Sri Lanka’s first Test skipper Bandula Warnapura dies aged 68 after brief illness

Sri Lanka Cricket said Bandula Warnapura was a respected administrator who held the position of director of cricket operations at the country’s governing body and had served the Asian Cricket Council for many years.

Bandula Warnapura opened the batting for Sri Lanka (AFP Photo)

HIGHLIGHTSBandula Warnapura represented Sri Lanka in four Tests and 12 one-day internationalsWarnapura scored 96 runs in Tests, 180 in ODIs and picked 8 wicketsWarnapura leaves behind his beloved wife, daughter, two sons and grandchildren

Bandula Warnapura, who captained Sri Lanka in their first ever Test match against England in 1982, has died at the age of 68, the country’s cricket board (SLC) said in a statement.

SLC said Warnapura was also a respected administrator who held the position of director of cricket operations at the country’s governing body and had served the Asian Cricket Council for many years.

“Sri Lanka Cricket is deeply saddened to learn of the passing away of Bandula Warnapura, Sri Lanka’s first Test Captain. We wish to express our condolences to the family at this difficult time on behalf of Sri Lanka’s Cricketing fraternity.

“Warnapura who led Sri Lanka to its first ever Test Match against England at the P. Saravanamuttu Stadium in 1982, was also a much respected Cricket Administrator having held the position of Director, Cricket Operations at SLC and also served the Asian Cricket Council for many years.

“He was also a much admired cricket commentator and shared his wealth of knowledge and experience on the sport on several television platforms.

“Warnapura, an old boy of Nalanda College opened batting for Sri Lanka and represented the country in 4 Test matches and 12 One Day Internationals, besides taking 8 wickets in ODI’s bowling medium pace.

“Bandula Warnapura who was 68 years old at the time of passing away, leaves behind his beloved wife, daughter, two sons and grandchildren,” the SLC statement read.

Warnapura opened the batting for Sri Lanka and represented them in four Tests and 12 one-day internationals. He claimed eight wickets in the shorter format bowling medium pace.

“It was such a joy to chat to him on everything cricket. A good and gentle man. We will miss him. Our thoughts are with his loved ones,” former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara said on Twitter.

“It’s Sad to hear the news of SL first test captain Bandula Warnapura’s demise after a brief illness. Thoughts are with his wife and children.. He coached me at Nalanda and was a steady influence in my growth as a cricketer and a person. May you attain Nibbana Sir !!!” Ex-skipper Mahela Jayawardene tweeted.

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